Bug and Stallion Fires Continue to Burn Across Northern Nevada and California
Bug and Stallion Fires Continue to Burn Across Northern Nevada and California
US · Published Aug 14, 2026
The Bug and Stallion fires have burned significant acreage in northern Nevada and California, with containment efforts ongoing.
As of Friday, August 14, the Bug Fire has scorched 88,422 acres and is 31% contained, while the Stallion Fire has burned 40,698 acres and is 44% contained (source: Southwest Area Incident Management Team 1, 2026-08-14 09:15 AM PDT).

Impact & Risks

The fires have destroyed nine homes, primarily in the Red Rock area, and injured two individuals who were medevaced to U.C. Davis for treatment (source: Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue Chief Rick Edwards, 2026-08-13 3:45 PM PDT). Nearly 1,200 residents remain without power due to deenergized lines, and approximately 3,000 people are displaced. Evacuation orders have been lifted for parts of Red Rock Road and Hungry Valley, but other areas remain under evacuation warnings. Thunderstorm outflow winds, gusting up to 40 mph, could exacerbate fire conditions, posing risks to firefighters and nearby communities.

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